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COOK

HO DIM SUM PTY LTD trading as Tim Ho Wan Melbourne

Location: 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 + superannuation per annum

About Us

Tim Ho Wan Melbourne is a high-volume Cantonese and yum cha restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. Our menu includes traditional dim sum and handmade buns together with a broad range of Cantonese hot dishes, rice, noodles, soups, congee and seasonal menu items.

We are currently seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of Cantonese hot dishes, including meat, seafood, vegetables, fried rice, wok-fried noodles, noodle soups and congee;
• Preparing ingredients including meat, seafood, vegetables, rice and noodles and checking ingredients for freshness and quality;
• Preparing marinades, sauces, seasonings, soup bases and fillings required for daily kitchen production;
• Applying cooking techniques including wok-frying, braising, roasting, steaming and deep-frying;
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures, seasoning, flavour and texture to ensure consistency and quality;
• Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes in accordance with restaurant standards;
• Completing food orders efficiently during busy service periods;
• Assisting with the preparation and assembly of selected dim sum items, including preparing fillings and wrapping or forming dumplings and similar items when required;
• Assisting with steaming and other preparation of yum cha items as required;
• Maintaining appropriate food storage, stock rotation and temperature control;
• Maintaining clean, hygienic and safe food preparation and cooking areas; and
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth and timely kitchen operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• A relevant Certificate III qualification plus at least 2 years of relevant on-the-job training; or
• At least 3 years of relevant full-time work experience as a Cook or in a closely related commercial cooking role; or
• A relevant Certificate IV qualification.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations;
• Practical experience preparing and cooking hot dishes;
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume kitchen environment;
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements;
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality and presentation; and
• Ability to work as part of a coordinated kitchen team.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV outlining your relevant qualifications and employment experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food

Experience:

• same type or a similar type of restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person